J.J. Hysell's pick of the day: Thursday at Churchill Downs

J.J. Hysell is a writer/handicapper whose specialty is tracking racing's future stars at the blog inthemoneypost.com.

? In race 8, Pedestrian (#4, 3-1) has performed well on fast dirt tracks and boasts Corey Lanerie in the irons. Tap Twenty One (#2, 4-1) battled strong competition early in her career and Hitechnoweenie (#7, 7-2) should play a role in the early pace. New Moon on Monday (#6, 10-1) had a troubled trip in first start against winners last out and could like surface switch.